Friend of mine got a brand new Savage 12 VLP in .223 and was shooting factory ammo, both some cheap PMC and Hornady 75gr BTHP Match ammo. Both types of ammo are showing pressure signs on the primers - most were cratered while a few were pierced and he had one completely blown out. He was going to call Savage today, but I thought I'd ask the collective wisdom of the THF what their thoughts were?